Beyond the Manual Consultation Group
Bring a current OCD case, present it to a small group, and work through the clinical details in real time. A working session, capped at three participants.
This group is for graduates of the training. New to it? Start with OCD & ERP: Beyond the Manual, our six-week clinician training, then join the Consultation Group as your next step.
Small group consultation sessions for Beyond the Manual alumni only. Bring a current OCD case, present to the group, and work through the clinical details in real time.
Each session is capped at three participants. Not a lecture, not a Q&A, a working session. Available in two formats: a single Ad Hoc session, or a three-session bundle. All times are in EST.
What it is
Real cases, worked in real time
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A working session
Not a lecture, not a Q&A. You bring a current OCD case, present it to the group, and work through the clinical details in real time.
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Capped at three
Each session is capped at three participants, so there is real time and attention for every case brought to the table.
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Alumni only
Open to Beyond the Manual alumni, so everyone shares the same ERP framework and language going in.
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One hour, live
Each consultation runs one hour, fully virtual. All times are in EST.
Two formats
Choose what fits your practice
Two ways to take part. Pick the one that suits how you want to work.
Ad Hoc Session
$99 single session
A single one-hour consultation. Choose any one available date when you register.
3-Session Bundle
$249 three sessions
Three consecutive one-hour sessions. Choose either the Tuesday or Wednesday track when you register.
Who leads the group
Led by Elisha Schafer
Consultation is led by Elisha Schafer, Clinical Director of Lotus Counselling and an adjunct professor in McMaster University's Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences. She built the OCD and concurrent-disorders programs at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton and Homewood Health, and designed the Beyond the Manual training this group extends.
Because every participant trained with her, the group shares one ERP framework and language, so case discussions go deep fast.
One quick thing
Where did you hear about the consultation group?
You completed the training with us. Let us know how you found your way back so we can keep alumni in the loop.
Register
Reserve your consultation
Choose a single Ad Hoc session or a three-session bundle below.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about the group
Who can join the Consultation Group?
The group is open to Beyond the Manual alumni only, so everyone shares the same ERP framework and clinical language. If you have not completed the training yet, start there first.
What happens in a session?
You bring a current OCD case, present it to the group, and work through the clinical details in real time. It is a working session capped at three participants, not a lecture or a Q&A.
What are the format options?
Two formats. The Ad Hoc Session is a single one-hour consultation on a date you choose. The 3-Session Bundle is three consecutive one-hour sessions on either the Tuesday or Wednesday track.
How much does it cost?
Pricing starts from $99. The exact cost depends on whether you choose a single Ad Hoc session or a 3-Session Bundle.
I have not done Beyond the Manual yet. Can I still join?
Not yet. The Consultation Group is alumni-only. Complete the Beyond the Manual training first, then you are welcome to join.
Have not done the training yet?
Start with Beyond the Manual
The six-week training is the prerequisite for this group, and where the shared framework comes from.